Introduction:

Now that you know how to create pictures using pixels, the next step is to colorize them. The simplest way to produce a wide rainbow of colors is to start with three: Red, Green, and Blue. This is where the RGB abbreviation in video signals comes from.

Activity:

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Click the image to try this simulation!

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Click the image to access the Color Monitor Quiz. Try each question until you get it right!


Conclusion:

Mr. Mont's website has a great simulation that overlaps color. Once you have all of the eight colors visible, take a screenshot for your notes!